BA in Teacher Education in Fargo United States | North Dakota State University

The teacher education program awards either a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree to its graduates. This certification qualifies students to teach grades 7-12 across various disciplines, including Agricultural Education, Health, Art (K-12), History, Biological Sciences, Mathematics, Chemistry, Music-Vocal/Instr. (K-12), Earth Science, Physical Education (K-12), English, Physics, Family and Consumer Sciences, Social Science, French, and Spanish. North Dakota State University's School of Education (SOE), staffed by dedicated education professionals, oversees this program. With accreditation from both the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board, NDSU's teaching graduates are eligible for certification not just in North Dakota but across other states too. According to the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE), teacher demand is projected to rise significantly in the coming years, making this an opportune time for aspiring educators.

The program's coursework is divided into three components: general education, teaching specialization, and professional education core. Detailed curriculum information is available online at www.ndsu.edu/registrar/academics/curricula. The professional education core covers essential topics such as educational foundations, psychology of learning, general and subject-specific teaching strategies, inclusive classroom practices, assessment techniques, and behavior management. Many of these courses incorporate hands-on field experiences. Additionally, the program culminates in a comprehensive 15-week student teaching placement.